• Ray Dalio discusses Principles of a Changing World Order
• 14 MoUs and strategic agreements signed at ADFW
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 11 December 2024: The second day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) featured Asset Abu Dhabi, a key forum organized with ADCB, Mubadala, and PGIM Global Asset Management. The event focused on topics like investing in emerging technologies, private equity, and the future of cities.
Asset Abu Dhabi gathered leading asset allocators, investment managers, bankers, and family offices managing over USD 42.5 trillion in assets. Ray Dalio, Founder & CIO Mentor at Bridgewater Associates, delivered a keynote on the Principles of a Changing World Order, offering insights into the economic and political shifts shaping the future.
Other highlights included discussions on trillion-dollar asset managers with experts from UBS, PGIM, and Nuveen. Key industry figures, such as Robert Smith of Vista Equity Partners and Aron Landy of Brevan Howard, shared their perspectives on the falcon economy, spotting world-class opportunities, and real estate trends.
H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, emphasized Asset Abu Dhabi’s role in shaping the future of asset management. The event has already seen 14 MoUs signed with key global partners, including Istanbul Financial Centre, Beijing Financial Street Services Bureau, and Polygon. A highlight was the agreement between Circle and Lulu Financial Holdings.
ADFW also celebrated 40 years of UAE-China relations with the UAE-China Investment Forum, featuring discussions on e-commerce, tech, and the Belt and Road Initiative. Other special events included the UBS Investor Forum, the International Family Office Congress, and the Future of Talent Summit.
The conference continues with flagship events like Fintech Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF).
